Self-Talk for the Win: Rewriting Your Inner Script

Let’s talk about that voice in your head.

You know the one. The one that whispers things like:

“You should be handling this better.”

“You’re falling behind.”

“You’re not doing enough.”

Cancer is hard enough without your own inner voice piling on.

The truth? How you talk to yourself matters. A lot. Especially when everything else feels out of your control.

Why Self-Talk Is a Confidence Tool

You become the story you tell yourself. And when cancer hits, that story can get dark—fast.

But you can rewrite it.

And no, you don’t need to be fake-positive or start every sentence with “I am strong and powerful.” (Unless you want to. In which case, go you.)

This is about shifting from criticism to support.

Two Tools to Shift Your Inner Script

1. Ask: “Would I say this to a friend?”

If not, why are you saying it to yourself?

This one simple check-in can interrupt the spiral and invite a more compassionate tone. You don’t have to believe it yet—just try saying something kinder.

2. Use “I’m learning” statements.

Replace harsh, fixed labels with growth-focused ones.

Instead of “I suck at this,” try:

• “I’m learning how to cope with uncertainty.”

• “I’m figuring out what I need.”

• “I’m not there yet, but I’m working on it.”

That’s still honest. It just leaves room for growth.

A Real-Life Reminder

You’re not weak for struggling.

You’re not broken because your thoughts are loud.

You’re human—and your brain’s been through a lot.

But you don’t have to let that inner critic have the mic all the time. You get to take the pen back and rewrite the script.

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